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AU12 AAU

2012 Aston Martin Dbs

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,269 mi
Last recorded26,269 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Aston Martin Dbs17,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 AAU
MakeAston Martin
ModelDbs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 25,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 24,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 23,629 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing from outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 23,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 18,597 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,758 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin Dbs?

Based on 18,001 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Stop lamp not working 64
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AU12 AAU is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Aston Martin Dbs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 17,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin Dbs fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 AAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin Dbs typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 14 years old, this Aston Martin Dbs is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU12 AAU registered?

AU12 AAU is a 2012 Aston Martin Dbs, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is AU12 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 AAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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